Max Ehrmann's Desiderata
Starring Donald J. Trump
(a pretty long thread that is under construction)
1/ Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
2/ As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
3/ Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
5/ even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
6/ Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
7/ If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
8/ for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
9/ Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
10/ Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
11/ it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
12/ Exercise caution in your business affairs;
13/ for the world is full of trickery.
14/ But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
15/ many persons strive for high ideals;
16/ and everywhere life is full of heroism.
18/ Especially, do not feign affection.
19/ Neither be cynical about love;
20/ for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
21/ it is as perennial as the grass.
22/ Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
23/ Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
24/ But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
25/ Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
26/ Beyond a wholesome discipline,
27/ be gentle with yourself.
28/ You are a child of the universe,
29/ no less than the trees and the stars;
30/ you have a right to be here.
31/ And whether or not it is clear to you,
32/ no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
33/ Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
34/ and whatever your labors and aspirations,
35/ in the noisy confusion of life
36/ keep peace with your soul.
40/ it is still a beautiful world.
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